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BF08 FMY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,229 mi
Last recorded215,229 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FMY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 215,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 215,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 204,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 200,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 200,522 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 192,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 192,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 185,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 180,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2020 180,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2019 172,290 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2019 172,232 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2018 160,475 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Mar 2017 151,482 miles

All tyres getting low on inside edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,070 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,108 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear tyres starting to get low (3mm)

n/s/r fog light lens damaged but still emitting a steady red light

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,464 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,401 miles

both front brake discs heavily pitted and coroded

rear seats folded down and luggage not allowing full inspection of rear seats + rear seat belts.

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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BF08 FMY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 FMY registered?

BF08 FMY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is BF08 FMY safe to buy?

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